Overview

• Zeenat Aman disclosed on Instagram that Rishi Kapoor was propped up on two cushions during a scene in the 1977 film 'Hum Kisise Kum Naheen' to appear taller than her.
• The practice reflected Bollywood's gender norms, where it was deemed unappealing for male actors to appear shorter than their female co-stars.
• Aman’s cameo in the film was requested by director Nasir Hussain, who considered her a 'lucky talisman' after the success of his previous film, 'Yaadon ki Baaraat.'
• This anecdote has sparked renewed interest in the on-set practices and aesthetic conventions of Bollywood during the 1970s.
• Aman is currently promoting her Netflix series 'The Royals,' which debuted on May 9, 2025, while recovering from recent health concerns.